Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (f3·4)
c9-00339Puzzle 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
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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