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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·51)

c9-08438
Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

4. gxh3 Qc8 5. c4 Ng6 6. Qf5

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to f5.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Qc8, then c4 and you win the bishop.

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