Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·27)
c9-04470Puzzle 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
7. fxe5 fxe5 8. Bb2 Bd6 9. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead fxe5, then Bb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #630.
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