Attack on the uncastled king: king to h1 (g1·9)
c9-22218Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
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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