Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·46)
c9-05921Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
8. fxe5 Nc6 9. O-O Nxe5 10. b4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nc6, then O-O and you win the knight.
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