Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (f3·22)
c9-06389Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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
9. fxe4 Ng4 10. Qf1 b5 11. h3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- queen to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to h3 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng4, then Qg3 and you win the bishop.
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