Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (g2·24)
c9-08699Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
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.
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