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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (g2·3)

c9-28191
Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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

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.

Explore position #914

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