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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (f3·4)

c9-00339
Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

10. fxe4 dxe4 11. b4 Nb6 12. c3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • Spot on — pawn to b4 (+2.2).
  • Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (+1.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+1.8).
  • If instead dxe4, then g3 and you stay on top.

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