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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (d3·4)

c9-00472
Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. dxe4 dxe4 8. c4 Nf6 9. O-O

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to g1.
  • You reach a winning position (+5.0).
  • If instead dxe4, then c4 and you stay on top.

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