Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (f3·9)
c9-03302Puzzle 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
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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