Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (f4·5)
c9-26498Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. f5 Nh6 10. Bxh6 Bxf5 11. Bxf5 Rxf5 12. Qxg4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — bishop to h6 (+3.4).
- Strong! bishop to f5 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- Best move. queen to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nh6, then Bxh6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #356.
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