Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (e3·2)
c9-00297Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
9. exf4 Qa6 10. d4 Nxf4 11. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qa6, then Ne5 and you win the bishop.
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