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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (f2·20)

c9-09654
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

13. fxg3 hxg3 14. Be1 Nd6 15. Bxg3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • bishop to e1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to g3 is the top choice (+5.2).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead hxg3, then Be1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #740.

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