Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·27)
c9-02798Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
9. exd5 O-O 10. Qe2 Bxg3 11. hxg3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- queen to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Qe2 and you win the knight.
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