Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (d2·5)
c9-04598Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
10. dxe3 cxd5 11. O-O O-O 12. f5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead cxd5, then f5 and you stay on top.
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