Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·20)
c9-02750Puzzle 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
9. fxe5 Bc4 10. O-O exd3 11. Nxd3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d3 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Bc4, then O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #428.
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