Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (g4·2)
c9-12413Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
8. g5 Qxh2 9. gxf6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — pawn to f6 (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qxh2, then gxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
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