Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (f3·16)
c9-05252Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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
4. fxe4 f5 5. Nb3 fxe4 6. Qe3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead f5, then Nb3 and you win the bishop.
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