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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (f2·3)

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Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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

21. f4 Qf6 22. fxe5 Qxe5 23. d4

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
  • Spot on — pawn to e5 (+2.0).
  • Strong! pawn to d4 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead Qf6, then fxe5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #437.

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