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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (h2·17)

c9-05930
Puzzle rating: 1111Theme: 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

10. hxg3 Qxd5+ 11. Qd2 Qxf5 12. Qa5+

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
  • Well found: queen to d2 (+1.6).
  • Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (+1.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.4).
  • If instead Qxd5+, then Qd2 and you win the rook.

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