Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (f2·3)
c9-15774Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
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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