Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (f2·8)
c9-05391Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
6. fxg3 f5 7. e4 Nf6 8. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Be4 and you win the bishop.
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