Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (e2·16)
c9-08510Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
8. exf3 f5 9. Nd2 f4 10. Re1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — knight to d2 (+3.9).
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Ne3 and you win the bishop.
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