Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (e4)
c9-06642Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. e5 Bxc2 8. Qxc2 Qc6 9. exf6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: queen to c2 (+4.3).
- Strong! pawn to f6 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxc2, then Qxc2 and you stay on top.
Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play