Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·2)
c9-00167naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 780Theme: 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
4. fxe5 O-O 5. d4 Ne6 6. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then d4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #123.
SP-123 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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