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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·49)

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Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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. 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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