Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·19)
c9-03479Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
8. gxh3 O-O-O 9. a4 Nxa4 10. f4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead c5, then a4 and you win the bishop.
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