Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g6 (f5·23)
c9-09971Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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
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.
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