Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (h2·9)
c9-04452Puzzle rating: 1087Theme: 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
9. hxg3 c5 10. d4 Qc8 11. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+3.5).
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bb6, then Bb3 and you win the knight.
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