Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·31)
c9-05301Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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 Bxe5 8. d4 Bg7 9. Qa2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to a2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Bxe5, then d4 and you stay on top.
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