Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (f5·13)
c9-05539Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
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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