Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (f2·5)
c9-19954Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
6. f4 c5 7. Bxc5 Qc7 8. Bxb7 Qxb7 9. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (+1.9).
- Stunning! bishop to b7 gives up material but you stand better (+2.0).
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead c5, then Bxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #191.
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