Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (h2·21)
c9-07510Puzzle 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. hxg3 e4 12. Bc5 b6 13. Bd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (+3.1).
- A natural move: bishop to d4.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e4, then Qg1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #958.
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