Attack on the uncastled king: king to g2 (g1·3)
c9-03113Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
5. Kxg2 e5 6. Kh1 e4 7. e3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- king to h1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then Kh1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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