Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (f1·9)
c9-19766Puzzle 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
18. Kxg2 fxe3 19. cxd7 exd2 20. Rh1 d1=Q 21. Bxd1
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: pawn to d7 (+4.8).
- A natural move: rook to h1.
- Best move. bishop to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead fxe3, then cxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #161.
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