Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (f2·9)
c9-05396Puzzle rating: 1094Theme: 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 d6 7. Qf3 Qh8 8. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — queen to f3 (+3.1).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then Qf3 and you win the bishop.
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