Attack on the uncastled king: queen to g2 (g1·8)
c9-14879Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Qg2 fxg4 9. fxg4 Nf4 10. exf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: pawn to g4 (+3.0).
- Strong! pawn to f4 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead fxg4, then fxg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #571.
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