Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (d3·16)
c9-02905Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
6. dxe4 c4 7. Kg2 b5 8. c3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then c3 and you win the bishop.
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