Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (f3·10)
c9-04049Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
4. fxg4 Qd7 5. O-O g5 6. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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