Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·13)
c9-03407Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
9. dxe6 O-O 10. Nd3 Qxe6 11. Qd1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead O-O, then Kh1 and you win the bishop.
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