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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (f2·11)

c9-06288
Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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

16. fxe3 Ra6 17. Nd4 Nxf7 18. Ne6+

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Spot on — knight to d4 (+5.5).
  • Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (+5.9).
  • You win decisive material (+5.9).
  • If instead Kc7, then Rc1 and you win the knight.

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