Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (h3·16)
c9-21572Puzzle 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
12. hxg4 Qxg4 13. Ng3 e4 14. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qxg4, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #619.
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