Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (f4·38)
c9-15277Puzzle 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
13. fxg5+ Qf7 14. Bg6 O-O 15. Bxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- bishop to g6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to f7 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf7, then Bg6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #324.
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