Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g2 (g1·8)
c9-19693Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
14. Rg2 Ke7 15. Bh7 g6 16. Qe5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- bishop to h7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Ke7, then Nf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #601.
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