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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g6 (f5·22)

c9-20581
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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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

15. fxg6 e5 16. Qf6 Kf8 17. g7+

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (#8).
  • queen to f6 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: pawn to g7 is the top choice (#10).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead e5, then Qf6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #40.

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