Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (h4·23)
c9-07765Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
7. hxg5 Bxg5 8. Ne2 Ne6 9. f4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- knight to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Bxg5, then Nb1 and you stay on top.
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