Attack on the uncastled king: king to h3
c9-18398Puzzle 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
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.
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