Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·69)
c9-06387Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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. exd5 Qxd5 8. Nc3 Qa8 9. Nxb5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b5 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qxd5, then O-O and you stay on top.
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