Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g7 (f6·6)
c9-11454Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
13. fxg7+ Kxg7 14. Qd4+ Kf8 15. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Well found: queen to d4 (+6.1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kxg7, then Qd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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