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Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (h2)

c9-18569
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

17. Kg2 Rg4+ 18. Kf3 Qg5 19. Bf2

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • king to f3 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! bishop to f2 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.4).
  • If instead Rg4+, then Kf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #40.

Explore position #40

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