Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·42)
c9-04171Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
9. exd5 Nxd5 10. Bd3 Nd6 11. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d2 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Nxd5, then Bc4 and you stay on top.
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