Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·26)
c9-04729Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: 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
6. gxh3 O-O 7. Nd3 e5 8. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Bg5 and you win the bishop.
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