Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (f4·10)
c9-03723Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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
5. fxg5 h6 6. h3 hxg5 7. Qh2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h2 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead h6, then h3 and you win the bishop.
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