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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f6 (e5·4)

c9-03027
Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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

12. exf6 Qxf6 13. g5 Qf5 14. Nc2

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • pawn to g5 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: knight to c2 is the top choice (+4.9).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.9).
  • If instead Qxf6, then Nf3 and you stay on top.

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