Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (g2·19)
c9-07220Puzzle rating: 1101Theme: 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. gxf3 c5 7. Nd2 e5 8. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — knight to d2 (+5.1).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Ng3 and you win the bishop.
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