Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (g4·16)
c9-08302Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
12. gxf5 Bc7 13. Bf2 Qxf5 14. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Spot on — bishop to f2 (+2.0).
- A natural move: queen to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Qxf5, then Qc2 and you stay on top.
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