Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (g3·18)
c9-02253Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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. gxf4 Qf6 12. Be4 Bd7 13. f5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- bishop to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f5.
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Qf6, then Be4 and you stay on top.
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