Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (e5·6)
c9-01930Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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
8. exd6 Bxd6 9. Bb4 Be5 10. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- bishop to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Bxd6, then Bb4 and you stay on top.
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