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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h7 (g6)

c9-07605
Puzzle rating: 1105Theme: 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

13. gxh7 e5 14. b5 exd4 15. h8=Q

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to h7 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • pawn to b5 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to h8.
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead e5, then b5 and you win the rook.

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