Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h4 (g3·6)
c9-04096Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
8. gxh4 Bxh4+ 9. Kd1 Nd6 10. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Bxh4+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
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