Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g6 (f5·6)
c9-01990Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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. fxg6 fxg6 12. O-O-O Rf8 13. h4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead fxg6, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
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