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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (d3·29)

c9-05753
Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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

12. dxe4 Nxe4 13. Be2 h4 14. O-O

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
  • bishop to e2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to g1.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.5).
  • If instead Nxe4, then Be2 and you stay on top.

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