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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (f5·21)

c9-21801
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

13. fxe6 Ndc5 14. Rxd5+

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
  • Spot on — rook to d5 (+3.9).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Ndc5, then Rxd5+ and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #319.

Explore position #319

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