Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·3)
c9-00130Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
13. dxe5 g5 14. e3 Ng6 15. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then e3 and you win the bishop.
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