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Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (f1·7)

c9-17185
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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