Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·31)
c9-07114Puzzle 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
10. dxe6 Nd6 11. Qb3 a5 12. e7+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- queen to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e7 is the top choice (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd6, then e7+ and you win the bishop.
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