Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (g1·10)
c9-18228Puzzle 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
16. Kg2 Nd6 17. Nxc5 Qc6 18. b3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (+3.6).
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Ra8, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #395.
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