Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·12)
c9-02100Puzzle 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
5. gxh3 c5 6. c3 Ne6 7. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c6, then c3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #452.
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