Attack on the uncastled king: rook to h1 (g1·18)
c9-27703Puzzle 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
20. Rh1 Qh4 21. Qg2 Rh8 22. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: queen to g2 (+3.6).
- Precise: bishop to h8 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qh4, then Qg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #80.
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