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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g7 (h6·7)

c9-28109
Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

7. hxg7 Ng6 8. Bh5 Bf7 9. Bxg6

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to g7 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
  • bishop to h5 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+5.4).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Ng6, then Bh5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #525.

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