Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g5 (h4·19)
c9-07397Puzzle 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. hxg5 Qg8 12. g6 Bxg6 13. h7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — pawn to g6 (+2.4).
- Strong! pawn to h7 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead b5, then a4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #668.
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