Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·12)
c9-03022Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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
8. dxe6 Nxe6 9. Qb1 O-O 10. c4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- queen to b1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nxe6, then Qb2 and you stay on top.
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