Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f6 (e5·25)
c9-22250Puzzle 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
9. exf6 Nd5 10. f7 Bg7 11. Bxg7 Qxg7 12. fxe8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: pawn to f7 (+4.4).
- Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (+4.5).
- Best move. pawn to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd5, then f7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #658.
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