Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (h4·26)
c9-08682Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
15. hxg5 O-O 16. Qd3 g6 17. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Qd3 and you win the knight.
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