Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·53)
c9-08674Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
11. gxh3 Qxe5 12. Ng3 Bd7 13. Nce2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qxe5, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
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