Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (g3·5)
c9-00189Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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
4. gxf4 g5 5. O-O-O gxf4 6. a3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a3 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead g5, then c3 and you win the bishop.
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