Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·49)
c9-06274Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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
15. fxe5 Qxa2 16. bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — pawn to a5 (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qxa2, then bxa5 and you stay on top.
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