Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·55)
c9-16453Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
22. gxh3 e5 23. Rf1 d6 24. Qg2 g5 25. Nxa7
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to h3 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- Spot on — rook to f1 (+2.2).
- Precise: queen to g2 is the top choice (+1.5).
- Best move. knight to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e5, then Rf1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #17.
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