Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (g2·6)
c9-23455Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
6. g3 Re4 7. d3 N8f7 8. dxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Well found: pawn to d3 (+2.2).
- Strong! pawn to e4 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re4, then d3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #399.
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