Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (d2·2)
c9-03725Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
8. dxe3 Ng4 9. Bd4 e5 10. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ng4, then Bd4 and you win the knight.
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