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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (f3·16)

c9-05785
Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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