Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g7 (f6)
c9-10000Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
15. fxg7+ Ke8 16. Qxh7 Rf8 17. gxf8=R+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to f8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #617.
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