Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (e5·9)
c9-03271Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
15. exd6 O-O-O 16. dxc7 Nxd3+ 17. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — pawn to c7 (+3.3).
- Strong! king to e2 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then dxc7 and you win the bishop.
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