Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (d3·41)
c9-07204Puzzle 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
9. dxe4 Bb7 10. e5 Bh4+ 11. Kf1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to f1 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead fxe4, then O-O and you stay on top.
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