Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·52)
c9-06422Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
6. fxe5 Ng6 7. O-O-O Nxe5 8. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to b1 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Ng6, then O-O-O and you win the knight.
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