Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·83)
c9-07128Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
4. dxe5 Nb6 5. b3 c5 6. e6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then g3 and you win the bishop.
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