Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·27)
c9-06643Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
10. dxe6 Be3 11. exd7 Qc7 12. dxe8=R+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — pawn to d7 (+4.0).
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be3, then exd7 and you win the bishop.
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