Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e7
c9-00423Puzzle 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. fxe7 Kxe7 11. Rg1 Bb7 12. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: rook to g1 (+3.1).
- Precise: bishop to e2 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Kxe7, then Rg1 and you stay on top.
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