Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·32)
c9-07144Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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. dxe6 Nxe6 8. O-O O-O 9. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+4.4).
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Nxe6, then Bg2 and you stay on top.
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