Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (f4·12)
c9-04314naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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. fxg5 O-O 6. O-O f4 7. Nh1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to h1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
SP-325 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
Explore position #325Similar puzzles
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