Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·65)
c9-07427Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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 Nxe5 5. b3 Ng4 6. h3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h3.
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Nxe5, then b3 and you stay on top.
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