Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (f2·11)
c9-06288Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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. 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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