Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·37)
c9-05582Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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 dxe5 8. Bg2 f5 9. h3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — bishop to g2 (+4.9).
- Precise: pawn to h3 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead dxe5, then Ng5 and you stay on top.
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