Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·72)
c9-06381Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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. dxe5 g5 8. O-O-O Nxe5 9. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to b1 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead g5, then O-O-O and you win the bishop.
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