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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f6 (e5·19)

c9-07364
Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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

11. exf6 gxf6 12. Bf3 Qc8 13. Nge2

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
  • bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to e2.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.4).
  • If instead exf6, then Bf3 and you stay on top.

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