Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (g2·14)
c9-05993Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
15. gxf3 d4 16. Nxd4 Nc5 17. Bxc8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+7.7).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (+8.3).
- Precise: bishop to c8 is the top choice (+8.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Rxh6 and you win the knight.
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