Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (e5)
c9-07053Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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. e6 Qf5 11. Bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qf5, then Bxc4 and you win the knight.
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