Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (e4·33)
c9-04677Puzzle 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
12. exf5 Nxf5 13. Bf2 h4 14. Rbe1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — bishop to f2 (+4.5).
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Nxf5, then a4 and you stay on top.
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