Attack on the uncastled king: king to h1 (g1·8)
c9-27357Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
18. Kh1 Nxh4 19. Rxe8+ Kxe8 20. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (+4.6).
- Precise: bishop to g8 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Nxh4, then Rxe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #84.
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