Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (g3·34)
c9-04410Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
11. gxf4 exf4 12. Nc2 Bxa1 13. Rxa1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- knight to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a1 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead exf4, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
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