Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (g2·26)
c9-08442Puzzle 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
14. gxf3 Qf6 15. Bc3 O-O-O 16. Nb4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b4 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf6, then Bc3 and you win the bishop.
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