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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·25)

c9-05850
Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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

8. dxe6 Bxe6 9. Qf2 Bc7 10. Kg1

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • queen to f2 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+3.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.8).
  • If instead Bxe6, then Qf2 and you stay on top.

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