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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (g2·11)

c9-04962
Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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

13. gxf3 bxc4 14. Nxe3 cxd3+ 15. Kxd3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Spot on — knight to e3 (+2.6).
  • Precise: king to d3 is the top choice (+2.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead bxc4, then Nxe3 and you win the bishop.

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