Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·56)
c9-05251Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
7. dxe5 O-O-O 8. b3 f6 9. exf6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f6 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then f4 and you win the bishop.
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