Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (f4·26)
c9-06612Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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. fxg5 Ng8 10. Bh5+ Nf7 11. Rxf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (+5.8).
- Precise: rook to f5 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead Ng8, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
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