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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (g2·24)

c9-08699
Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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

14. gxf3 Rxe1 15. Bc3 c6 16. Qd8

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • Well found: bishop to c3 (+4.0).
  • A natural move: queen to d8.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.9).
  • If instead Rxe1, then Bc3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #34.

Explore position #34

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