Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (h2·30)
c9-25447Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
14. hxg3 Rxh1+ 15. Nxh1 Qh7 16. Kg1 Ng7 17. gxf4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Well found: knight to h1 (+2.5).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- Best move. pawn to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxh1+, then Nxh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #160.
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