Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·36)
c9-05570Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
6. fxe5 Nc4 7. e4 N6xe5 8. exf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead a5, then Bxb6 and you win the bishop.
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