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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g6 (g5)

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Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. g6 Qh8 5. gxf7 d5 6. fxe8=Q+

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Well found: pawn to f7 (+4.5).
  • Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (+4.2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qh8, then gxf7 and you stay on top.

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