Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·70)
c9-07789Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
14. fxe5 Ng4 15. Nce3 O-O 16. Nxg4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g4 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng4, then Nce3 and you win the bishop.
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