Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (e2·2)
c9-00049Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
16. exf3 b5 17. Ne5 O-O-O 18. Rxh5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h5 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then Ne5 and you win the bishop.
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