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Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (g1·9)

c9-21531
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

12. Kxg2 Bxf3+ 13. exf3

Why it works

  • Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
  • Spot on — pawn to f3 (+1.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.7).
  • If instead Bxf3+, then exf3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #0.

Explore position #0

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