Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g7
c9-01624Puzzle 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
10. fxg7+ Ke7 11. gxh8=Q+ Kd8 12. Q7xg8+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to h8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then gxh8=Q+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #584.
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