Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (f4·6)
c9-02573Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
4. fxg5 Ne7 5. Nf3 h6 6. b3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then a3 and you win the bishop.
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