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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·34)

c9-02700
Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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