Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g3 (f2·15)
c9-08319Puzzle 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
13. fxg3 Qxg3 14. Ng5 O-O-O 15. Rg1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- knight to g5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead dxc4, then Qxc4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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