Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·30)
c9-05579Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
9. gxh3 Nbd5 10. Nb3 Bb6 11. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — knight to b3 (+4.1).
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc4, then Nf5 and you win the bishop.
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