Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (g2·4)
c9-08493Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
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.
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