Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (f5·16)
c9-09624Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
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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