Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·3)
c9-00418Puzzle 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
7. fxe5 Bxe5 8. Bxe5 fxe5 9. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+3.5).
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Bxe5, then Bxe5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #912.
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