Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (e4·71)
c9-22457Puzzle 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
22. exf5 Nd4+ 23. Nxd4 Bxd4 24. Rg8 f3 25. Rf4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: knight to d4 (+3.7).
- A natural move: rook to g8.
- Best move. rook to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nd4+, then Nxd4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #315.
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