Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·85)
c9-07151Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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
6. dxe5 O-O 7. Nd3 Ne6 8. Bd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d2.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nb6, then Nd3 and you win the queen.
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