Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (g3·32)
c9-04065Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
12. gxf4 Qxh4 13. Qe3 Ne7 14. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- queen to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qxh4, then Qe3 and you stay on top.
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