Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (f2·10)
c9-06600Puzzle 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. fxg3 d5 6. cxd5 Nb6 7. d6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+5.6).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then cxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #28.
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