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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (f3·9)

c9-03302
Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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

7. fxg4 Qxg4 8. Qe3 e5 9. dxe5

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • queen to e3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+5.3).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Qxg4, then Qe3 and you stay on top.

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