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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·58)

c9-05359
Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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 fxe5 10. Bf2 d6 11. c4

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Spot on — bishop to f2 (+4.0).
  • Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+3.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.8).
  • If instead fxe5, then Bh2 and you stay on top.

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