Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·19)
c9-01920Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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. dxe5 c5 8. f3 Nb6 9. Qd1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d1 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then f3 and you win the bishop.
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