Attack on the uncastled king: king to h1 (g1·10)
c9-27826Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
27. Kh1 Qg6 28. Rg2 Rh6 29. a5 Qxg2+ 30. Kxg2
Why it works
- Best move. king to h1 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- Spot on — rook to g2 (+3.4).
- A natural move: pawn to a5.
- Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qg6, then Rg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #9.
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