Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·67)
c9-07507Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
3. fxe5 Ng6 4. O-O-O Nxe5 5. d4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Ng6, then Nb3 and you win the bishop.
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