Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (f2·15)
c9-08135Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
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.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play