Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·48)
c9-03905Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
6. exd5 Bxd5 7. Nb3 Bf7 8. d4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Bxd5, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
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