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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (f3·13)

c9-04812
Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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

14. fxg4 hxg4 15. Raf1 Nf4 16. Qd1

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
  • rook to f1 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to d1.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead hxg4, then Raf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #426.

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