Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·42)
c9-07234Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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. gxh3 g5 5. Ne5 Rg8 6. c4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- knight to e5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then c4 and you win the bishop.
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