Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (h2·22)
c9-08071Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
9. hxg3 bxc6 10. e3 Nb6 11. c3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead bxc6, then e3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #414.
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