Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·45)
c9-05884Puzzle rating: 1093Theme: 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. fxe5 Nb4 10. O-O-O dxe5 11. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Nb4, then O-O-O and you win the bishop.
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