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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (e4·23)

c9-02761
Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

8. exf5 g6 9. Qd4 d5 10. Ne2

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • queen to d4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to e2.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead g6, then Qd4 and you win the bishop.

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