Attack on the uncastled king: king to h2 (g1·6)
c9-20264Puzzle 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
15. Kh2 Qxe4 16. Ne1 Qxb1 17. Kxh3
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — knight to e1 (+6.2).
- Precise: king to h3 is the top choice (+6.4).
- You win decisive material (+6.4).
- If instead Qxe4, then Ne1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #132.
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