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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g6 (f5·7)

c9-02094
Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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. fxg6 hxg6 8. a4 a5 9. Nb3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to b3.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.6).
  • If instead hxg6, then a4 and you stay on top.

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