Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·35)
c9-03510Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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. exd5 Bd6 5. g3 exd5 6. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bd6, then Ng3 and you win the bishop.
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