Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·50)
c9-06279Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
4. fxe5 O-O-O 5. c4 d6 6. exf6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f6 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb6, then c4 and you win the bishop.
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