Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (e4·24)
c9-02909Puzzle 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
8. exf5 Na6 9. Qe3 Bb6 10. d4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Spot on — queen to e3 (+5.3).
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Qf2 and you win the bishop.
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