Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f6 (g5·10)
c9-05887Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
12. gxf6 Bxf6 13. Nd3 O-O 14. Nc5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — knight to d3 (+3.8).
- A natural move: knight to c5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bxf6, then Bb2 and you stay on top.
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