Attack on the uncastled king: king to g1 (h1)
c9-17387Puzzle 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
25. Kg1 Ng7 26. Qe4 f5 27. Qd4
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- queen to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Rh5, then Rc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #164.
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