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Attack on the uncastled king: king to h3

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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

23. Kh3 Ne5 24. Qxd6 O-O 25. Qxe5

Why it works

  • Great move! king to h3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • Spot on — queen to d6 (+3.7).
  • Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead O-O, then Rf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #100.

Explore position #100

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