Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (f3·30)
c9-08421Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
11. fxe4 O-O 12. Bd3 Ne6 13. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd6, then Bd3 and you win the bishop.
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