Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to f5 (e4·26)
c9-04581Puzzle 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. exf5 gxf5 7. g3 Nc7 8. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead gxf5, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #373.
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