Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (g3·15)
c9-01578Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
17. gxf4 a5 18. Ng2 axb4 19. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — knight to g2 (+3.8).
- A natural move: queen to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead a5, then Ra3 and you win the knight.
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