Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (f3·8)
c9-03291Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
15. fxg4 Be7 16. Nf3 Ng5 17. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Be7, then Nf3 and you win the knight.
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