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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (f5·16)

c9-09624
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

15. fxe6 Qxe6 16. Qxg4

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
  • Spot on — queen to g4 (+3.7).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.7).
  • If instead Qxe6, then Qxg4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #751.

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