Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (e2·16)
c9-11570Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. exf3 bxa4 16. Nxg7 Nxg7 17. b3 Ne6 18. bxa4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — knight to g7 (+3.2).
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- Best move. pawn to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead bxa4, then Nxg7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #755.
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