Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f3 (e2·17)
c9-17066Puzzle 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
11. exf3 O-O 12. Nc6 Qa8 13. Ne7+ Kg7 14. Nxc8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- knight to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e7 is the top choice (+3.5).
- Best move. knight to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O, then Nc6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #771.
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