Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·54)
c9-06512Puzzle 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 Re6 8. O-O Rxe5 9. d4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Re6, then O-O and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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