Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (f3·27)
c9-16439Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
16. fxg4 Qxf4 17. Bd3 Qxg4+ 18. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qxf4, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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