Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (f1·7)
c9-17185Puzzle 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
26. Kg2 O-O 27. Qxe7 Bc6+ 28. Nxc6
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+8.4).
- Well found: queen to e7 (+9.2).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ra7, then Bxa7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #601.
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