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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (g2·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

10. g3 Qxb4 11. cxb5

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
  • Well found: pawn to b5 (+2.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.0).
  • If instead Qxb4, then cxb5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #245.

Explore position #245

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