Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (f3·8)
c9-03074Puzzle 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. fxe4 g6 11. e3 Nxd3 12. Nxd3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to d3 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g6, then Nf1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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