Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·23)
c9-03233Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
7. fxe5 fxe5 8. Nf3 d6 9. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead fxe5, then Qxf8+ and you win the queen.
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