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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (e2·13)

c9-07840
Puzzle rating: 1087Theme: 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

8. exf3 c5 9. Bc3 Nc6 10. Re1

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
  • bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to e1.
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead c5, then f4 and you win the queen.

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