Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·12)
c9-01847Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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
12. fxe5 Qxe5 13. Ngf3 Qf6 14. Qh4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (+6.0).
- A natural move: queen to h4.
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Qxe5, then Bg5 and you stay on top.
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