Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (h4·18)
c9-06369Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
6. hxg5 Qg4 7. Nf3 Qxg2 8. Rg1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead h4, then Rg1 and you win the knight.
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