Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (e5·11)
c9-03748Puzzle 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
12. exd6 Bxd2+ 13. Kd1 Bh6 14. h5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Bxd2+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
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