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Attack on the uncastled king: king to g1 (h1)

c9-17387
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

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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