Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·21)
c9-05522Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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
10. dxe6 f5 11. e4 Bc7 12. c5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then e4 and you win the bishop.
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