Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (e3·21)
c9-05983Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
8. exd4 Qxd4 9. g4 a5 10. Qg3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — pawn to g4 (+3.5).
- Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Qxd4, then a3 and you stay on top.
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