Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (e2·10)
c9-06093Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
16. exf3 c4 17. Kf1 Rxb5 18. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c1 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead c4, then Kf1 and you win the knight.
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