Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·39)
c9-06965Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
8. gxh3 Bc7 9. Qg2 O-O-O 10. Nfe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — queen to g2 (+4.5).
- A natural move: knight to e5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc7, then Nfe5 and you win the bishop.
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