Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (g2·23)
c9-08103Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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. gxf3 Ne7 10. Kd1 O-O 11. h5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h5.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne7, then Qg2 and you win the bishop.
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