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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·45)

c9-04585
Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

13. exd5 Nxf6 14. exf6 a4 15. c3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • Well found: pawn to f6 (+4.7).
  • A natural move: pawn to c3.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Nd6, then exd6 and you win the bishop.

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