Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (g4·20)
c9-08675Puzzle rating: 1092Theme: 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
13. gxf5 O-O-O 14. a6 bxa6 15. Qf3
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.0).
- pawn to a6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead c6, then Na4 and you win the bishop.
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