Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·41)
c9-07211Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
6. gxh3 c5 7. dxc5 Nc4 8. Qg2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+4.6).
- Precise: queen to g2 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then dxc5 and you win the bishop.
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