Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to g4 (f3·4)
c9-01864Puzzle 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. fxg4 e5 6. e3 Nd6 7. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (+5.2).
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e5, then Bxe5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #611.
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