Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (f2)
c9-18827Puzzle 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
22. Kg2 f5 23. Rh1 Qd8 24. Qxf4
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f4 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Rc8, then c3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #617.
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