Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g7 (g6·3)
c9-27118Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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. g7 Kf7 16. Rxg1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf7, then Rxg1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #159.
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