Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (h2·34)
c9-17331Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
24. hxg3 Be5 25. Qxe5 b3 26. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be5, then Qxe5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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