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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (g3·24)

c9-03144
Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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

12. gxf4 Ne7 13. O-O-O c5 14. Qf2

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • king to c1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: queen to f2 is the top choice (+4.1).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Ne7, then O-O-O and you win the bishop.

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