Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·54)
c9-05035Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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. dxe5 Ne6 7. Ra3 a5 8. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- rook to a3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c2 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc7, then Rd3 and you win the bishop.
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