Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·7)
c9-01223Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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. fxe5 Bxe5 10. O-O O-O 11. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+4.1).
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Bxe5, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
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