Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·24)
c9-02615Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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. exd5 exf4 9. Bb5+ Nd7 10. Bxf4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (+4.3).
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead exf4, then Bb5+ and you stay on top.
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