Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·73)
c9-08062naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
11. fxe5 fxe5 12. Nf5 Ng6 13. h4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h4.
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead fxe5, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
SP-325 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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