Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·51)
c9-05076Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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. exd5 exd5 7. Rxe8+ Qxe8 8. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (+4.3).
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead exd5, then Rxe8+ and you win the rook.
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