Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g3 (h3·2)
c9-19041Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
14. Rg3 Bxg2 15. Kxg2 Rg4 16. Kg1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — king to g2 (+3.1).
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Bc7, then d4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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