Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (g3·24)
c9-03144Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
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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