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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f6 (f5·2)

c9-18272
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

20. f6 Rxe1+ 21. Kxe1 Kg8 22. fxg7

Why it works

  • Sensible development: pawn to f6.
  • Well found: king to e1 (#6).
  • Precise: pawn to g7 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Rxe1+, then Kxe1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #308.

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