Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (h2·4)
c9-01328Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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. hxg3 Qc7 12. a3 Qxg3 13. Rc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — pawn to a3 (+4.2).
- A natural move: rook to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qc7, then Rc3 and you win the bishop.
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