Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (g1·10)
c9-22584Puzzle 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
18. Kf1 Qh4 19. Bxg6 Rxe2 20. Kxe2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to g6 (+4.2).
- Precise: king to e2 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qh4, then Bxg6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #6.
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