Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (g2)
c9-06573Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
9. g3 Nxd2 10. Kxd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — king to d2 (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Nxd2, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
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