Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (f3·13)
c9-04126Puzzle 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. fxe4 dxe4 6. c3 c5 7. g4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g4.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead dxe4, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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