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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (f3·3)

c9-01863
Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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

7. fxg4 Qe7 8. b4 f4 9. Nc3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+3.7).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead f4, then c5 and you win the knight.

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