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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g6 (f5·23)

c9-09971
Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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

10. fxg6 Nxd4 11. Bxg7+

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
  • Spot on — bishop to g7 (+6.2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Nxd4, then Bxg7+ and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #324.

Explore position #324

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