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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (g3·27)

c9-03885
Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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. gxf4 O-O 15. Bxe6 Bxe6 16. Nc5

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
  • Spot on — bishop to e6 (+6.0).
  • A natural move: knight to c5.
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead O-O, then Bxe6 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #265.

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