Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (f2·7)
c9-04978Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
12. fxg3 Re5 13. Bxe5 Nxe5 14. Nf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+5.2).
- Strong! knight to f5 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re5, then Bxe5 and you win the rook.
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