Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·33)
c9-03132Puzzle 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
16. dxe5 Bc7 17. Bd2 Bxe5 18. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Bc7, then Bd2 and you win the knight.
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