Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (f5·26)
c9-25117Puzzle 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
14. fxe6 O-O-O 15. e5 d5 16. exd6 exd6 17. Rxg1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (+4.1).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+4.2).
- Best move. rook to g1 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then e5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #782.
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