Attack on the uncastled king: king to h2 (g1·9)
c9-27531Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
31. Kxh2 Rg7 32. Rc8+ Rxc8 33. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. king to h2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg7, then Rc8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #597.
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