Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·43)
c9-04032Puzzle rating: 1087Theme: 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. dxe5 O-O 8. Ned3 a5 9. Qb2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b2 is the top choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Ned3 and you win the bishop.
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