Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to h3 (g2·23)
c9-04403Puzzle 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 Nc6 6. Kh1 Nxb4 7. a3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- king to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to a3 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Nc6, then Kh1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #197.
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