Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·2)
c9-00224Puzzle 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
10. dxe5 fxe5 11. O-O-O gxf3 12. gxf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f3 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead fxe5, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #450.
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