Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·34)
c9-05722Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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
4. gxh3 b5 5. Ng3 O-O 6. d3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then Ng3 and you win the bishop.
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