Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·34)
c9-02700Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
3. dxe5 h5 4. h4 g5 5. Qh2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to h4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to h2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb6, then b3 and you win the bishop.
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