Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·37)
c9-03600Puzzle 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
10. exd5 g5 11. Ng3 gxf4 12. Nf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — knight to g3 (+5.4).
- A natural move: knight to f5.
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead d6, then Ng3 and you win the bishop.
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