Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (f3·23)
c9-07938Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
17. fxg4 f5 18. Nxe5 Nxe5 19. Qxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (+5.2).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d4, then exd4 and you win the bishop.
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