Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (e4·2)
c9-00562Puzzle 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
5. exf5 Nb6 6. Nf3 Nxc4 7. b3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead O-O, then Nh3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #228.
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