Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f6 (e5·23)
c9-18045Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. exf6 Qd8 16. Qxc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qd8, then Qxc3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #905.
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