Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (g2·3)
c9-28191Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
9. g4 Nxg4 10. Nxg4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — knight to g4 (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Nxg4, then Nxg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #914.
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