Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (h4·9)
c9-03912Puzzle 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. hxg5 Nc7 6. d4 Ne6 7. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead d6, then d4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #117.
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