Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·50)
c9-06323Puzzle 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. fxe5 Ne6 6. O-O O-O 7. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne6, then O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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