Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (g1·11)
c9-23012Puzzle 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
19. Kf1 Rg5 20. Rf3 Bg3 21. Bf6 Nh7 22. Bxg5
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- rook to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f6.
- Best move. bishop to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rg5, then Rf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #112.
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