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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·79)

c9-08283
Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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

3. fxe5 f6 4. c4 O-O-O 5. Ng3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
  • pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to g3.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Ng6, then e6 and you win the bishop.

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