Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·58)
c9-05359Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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 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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