Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·21)
c9-02171Puzzle 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
7. dxe5 Qc5 8. b4 Qxe5 9. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qc5, then b3 and you win the bishop.
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