Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·62)
c9-05517Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
5. dxe5 Nxh5 6. b3 b5 7. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+5.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxh5, then b3 and you stay on top.
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