Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·73)
c9-08060Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
9. fxe5 Bxe5 10. d4 Bf6 11. Bf4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Bxe5, then Bf4 and you stay on top.
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