Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f6 (e5·21)
c9-07554Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
12. exf6 Nxf6 13. Nf4 Ba6+ 14. Kg1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — knight to f4 (+3.9).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead gxf6, then Bb2 and you stay on top.
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