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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (h2·8)

c9-03496
Puzzle rating: 1111Theme: 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

14. hxg3 Qe7 15. Rc2 f5 16. Qh4

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • rook to c2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to h4.
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Qe7, then Rc2 and you win the knight.

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