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Attack on the uncastled king: knight to f5 (e7·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Nf5 Bxf5 16. exf5

Why it works

  • Great move! knight to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: pawn to f5 (+4.3).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.3).
  • If instead Bxf5, then exf5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #540.

Explore position #540

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