Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g2 (g3)
c9-00392Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
11. Qxg2 f5 12. Ne3 a4 13. Ne5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Ne3 and you win the bishop.
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