Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (f4·74)
c9-08109naming 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
7. fxe5 c6 8. Na3 Bxe5 9. Nc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- knight to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Bxe5, then Qa3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #779.
SP-779 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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