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Attack on the uncastled king: king to h1 (g1·9)

c9-22218
Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

27. Kh1 fxe6 28. Bxg6 Nd6 29. Qxe6+ Kf8 30. Qxd6+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: king to h1.
  • Spot on — bishop to g6 (#2).
  • Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#4).
  • Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead fxe6, then Bxg6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #384.

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