Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (g2·2)
c9-19499Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
15. g3 Bxg3 16. Qxg3 O-O-O 17. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — queen to g3 (+5.3).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead O-O-O, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #261.
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