Attack on the uncastled king: king to f1 (g1·9)
c9-21106Puzzle 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
28. Kf1 Qh3+ 29. Ke2 Rg1 30. Qh6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: king to e2 (+4.7).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Qh3+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #212.
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