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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (h2·3)

c9-01177
Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

10. hxg3 O-O 11. Rde1 Bg4 12. Nc2

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
  • rook to e1 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to c2.
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bg4, then Rde1 and you win the queen.

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