Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (f2·4)
c9-01245Puzzle 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
11. fxe3 h6 12. Bb2 hxg5 13. exd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead h6, then Bb2 and you win the knight.
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