Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (e5·7)
c9-02002Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
17. exd6 Qxd6 18. O-O O-O 19. Nf4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qxd6, then O-O and you stay on top.
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