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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (g3)

c9-21247
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

13. g4 Bf7 14. Qxf6+ Qxf6 15. exf6

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
  • Spot on — queen to f6 (+5.0).
  • Strong! pawn to f6 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bg6, then Qxf6+ and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #668.

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