Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·73)
c9-06408Puzzle 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
9. dxe5 Qxe5 10. f4 Qxe3 11. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (+4.2).
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qxe5, then e4 and you stay on top.
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