Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (f2·13)
c9-07266Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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
11. fxe3 fxe6 12. Qf3 Nf6 13. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead fxe6, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
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