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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (f2·15)

c9-08135
Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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

10. fxe3 Ne4 11. Nfd4 O-O 12. c6

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Spot on — knight to d4 (+4.2).
  • A natural move: pawn to c6.
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Rc6, then Qa5+ and you win the knight.

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