Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (f2·6)
c9-22358Puzzle 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
8. f3 Qxc6 9. fxg4 fxg4 10. h3 Bb4 11. hxg4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — pawn to g4 (+3.5).
- A natural move: pawn to h3.
- Best move. pawn to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qxc6, then fxg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #522.
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