Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (g4·9)
c9-05061Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
8. gxf5 O-O 9. f4 d5 10. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then f4 and you win the bishop.
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