Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f6 (g5·6)
c9-05638Puzzle 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
11. gxf6 Qxf6 12. Ba2 Bxa2 13. Rxa2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- bishop to a2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to a2 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qxf6, then Ba2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #572.
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