Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g6 (g5·2)
c9-26401Puzzle 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
15. g6 Rxe3+ 16. fxe3 fxg6 17. Bxc6 g5 18. Nxh5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: pawn to e3 (+4.4).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+4.5).
- Best move. knight to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxe3+, then fxe3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #81.
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