Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (f2·5)
c9-03400Puzzle 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
8. fxe3 a5 9. Nd3 O-O 10. Kg1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then Kg1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #520.
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