Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·49)
c9-08268Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
6. gxh3 f5 7. Qa2 c5 8. Kd1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- queen to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to d1 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Qa2 and you win the bishop.
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