Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·16)
c9-03383Puzzle 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. gxh3 O-O-O 11. Qg2 g5 12. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- queen to g2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then Qg2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #372.
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