Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d3 (e2·4)
c9-01423Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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
9. exd3 Nge7 10. O-O d5 11. d4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nge7, then Ne1 and you win the bishop.
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