Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (g2·16)
c9-06714Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
4. gxf3 Qxa2 5. Nc3 Qf7 6. b3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Qxa2, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
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