Attack on the uncastled king: king to h3 (g2)
c9-21399Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
26. Kh3 Nxf1 27. dxc7 Ke7 28. Bxd7
Why it works
- Great move! king to h3 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — pawn to c7 (+2.4).
- Stunning! bishop to d7 gives up material but you stand better (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxf1, then dxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #373.
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