Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·63)
c9-07255Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
4. fxe5 g6 5. Bd4 Bxb3+ 6. axb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to b3 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb6, then h4 and you win the bishop.
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