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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (f5·13)

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Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. fxe6 O-O-O 15. Be3 fxe6 16. Qh3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to h3.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.7).
  • If instead O-O-O, then Be3 and you win the knight.

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