Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h2 (h1·13)
c9-26515Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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. Rxh2 Qxe4 20. f3 Qe3+ 21. Qxe3 Nxe3 22. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e3 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- Best move. bishop to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxe4, then f3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #420.
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