Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (f2·4)
c9-02340Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
6. fxg3 O-O 7. O-O e5 8. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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