Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (h4·31)
c9-25699Puzzle 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
20. hxg5 Qh3 21. Rd3 Qf5 22. Rxa7 Rxa7 23. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- rook to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (+2.6).
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Qh3, then Rd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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