Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f4 (f3)
c9-24091Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
11. f4 e3 12. d4 Bxd4 13. cxd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead e3, then d4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #269.
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