Attack on the uncastled king: rook to g3 (f3)
c9-05992Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
11. Rg3 g6 12. O-O Qb7 13. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (+7.4).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to e5 is the sharp choice (+8.0).
- You win decisive material (+8.0).
- If instead g6, then fxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #8.
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