Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (f3·13)
c9-04812Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
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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