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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (g2)

c9-12669
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

13. g3 Rxb8 14. gxh4 Bxh1 15. h3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Well found: pawn to h4 (+5.0).
  • A natural move: pawn to h3.
  • You win decisive material (+5.1).
  • If instead Qd8, then Qxa8 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #240.

Explore position #240

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