Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·31)
c9-02931Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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
4. dxe5 Qxe5 5. Nd3 Qc7 6. e4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Spot on — knight to d3 (+5.7).
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Qxe5, then c4 and you stay on top.
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