Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·53)
c9-06434Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
15. fxe5 exd5 16. a3 Nc6 17. e4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- pawn to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead O-O, then a3 and you win the bishop.
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