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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f6 (e5·7)

c9-04505
Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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

14. exf6 Qxf6 15. f4 Bxh1 16. Rxh1

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! rook to h1 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Qxf6, then f4 and you stay on top.

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