Attack on the uncastled king: king to g3 (f2)
c9-17036Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Kg3 gxf5 22. Qd8+ Kg7 23. Qxc8
Why it works
- Great move! king to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (+4.2).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead gxf5, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #196.
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