Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (e4·72)
c9-26747Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
13. exf5+ Be4 14. Qxe4+ Be5 15. Qxe5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be4, then Qxe4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #880.
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