Attack on the uncastled king: king to e2 (e1·4)
c9-20507Puzzle 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
19. Ke2 Qh5+ 20. Rf3 Qxb5 21. Rg1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- rook to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead Qh5+, then Rf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #577.
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