Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (f5·9)
c9-04502Puzzle 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
6. fxe6 dxe6 7. Nb3 f5 8. d3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead O-O, then Bf2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #445.
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