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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g6 (h5·9)

c9-04959
Puzzle rating: 1087Theme: 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. hxg6 f5 15. Nxf5 O-O 16. Ne7+

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Spot on — knight to f5 (+4.8).
  • Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (+4.5).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead f5, then exf5 and you win the bishop.

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