Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g6 (g5)
c9-07444Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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. 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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