Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·40)
c9-07051Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. gxh3 O-O 10. Ng3 Qc8 11. Qg4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to g4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Ne3 and you win the bishop.
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