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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·52)

c9-06422
Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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

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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