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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (f2)

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Puzzle rating: 1202Theme: 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

15. f4 Nb7 16. Qa7 Nxe1 17. Bxf5

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • queen to a7 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead Nb7, then Qa7 and you stay on top.

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