Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (g3·3)
c9-22282Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. g4 Qxa2 16. gxf5 hxg5 17. Qe4 a5 18. Qb1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (+2.7).
- A natural move: queen to e4.
- Best move. queen to b1 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Qxa2, then gxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #644.
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