Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (d3·31)
c9-05778Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
7. dxe4 fxe4 8. a4 Nxa4 9. Qd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — pawn to a4 (+4.2).
- A natural move: queen to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead fxe4, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
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