Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h7 (h6·3)
c9-19982Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
9. h7 Ne7 10. h8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h7 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: pawn to h8 (+4.5).
- You win decisive material (+4.5).
- If instead Ne7, then h8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #598.
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