Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·15)
c9-02461Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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. fxe5 Nxc4 11. exd6 Nxd6 12. Kh1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (+5.2).
- Precise: king to h1 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Rf8, then Bh5+ and you win the knight.
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