Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·13)
c9-02288Puzzle 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 fxe5 10. d3 Nf6 11. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead fxe5, then Qe1 and you stay on top.
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