Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g2 (f1·3)
c9-04089Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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. Qxg2 c6 6. c4 e6 7. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng6, then e3 and you win the bishop.
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