Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·39)
c9-03749Puzzle 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
7. exd5 Qxd5 8. Nb3 Nc6 9. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qxd5, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
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