Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (f3·16)
c9-05785Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
5. fxg4 Nxg4 6. Nf3 Nd6 7. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Nxg4, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
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