Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·55)
c9-05087Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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. dxe5 Ng6 10. Ne2 Nxe5 11. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — knight to e2 (+4.6).
- A natural move: queen to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Ng6, then Ne2 and you win the bishop.
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