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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·26)

c9-04729
Puzzle rating: 1089Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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