Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (f3·17)
c9-05613Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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
9. fxe4 dxe4 10. O-O-O O-O-O 11. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+4.5).
- A natural move: king to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead dxe4, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
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