Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h8 (h7)
c9-16650Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
21. h8=Q f4 22. Nf3 Rxe2 23. Nbd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h8 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You win decisive material (+3.0).
- If instead f4, then Nf3 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #263.
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