Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g6 (f5·21)
c9-27002Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. fxg6 Bxg3+ 16. Kd1 Qd6 17. gxf7+ Kd7 18. Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to f7 is the sharp choice (+7.2).
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.4).
- You win decisive material (+7.4).
- If instead Bxg3+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #276.
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