Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g6 (h5·5)
c9-01345Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
7. hxg6 a4 8. Ne3 b5 9. Nf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a4, then Rxh7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #414.
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