Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (d3·28)
c9-05253Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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. dxe4 Bxe4 8. Nbd2 Bg6 9. h5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- knight to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to h5 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Bxe4, then Nfd2 and you stay on top.
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