Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (e3·13)
c9-02435Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
5. exd4 g5 6. b3 Ng6 7. Qe2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then Nd3 and you win the bishop.
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