Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g8
c9-04417Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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. hxg8=Q+ Ke7 12. Bg5+ f6 13. Qa3+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then Bg5+ and you win the rook.
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