Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·81)
c9-07257Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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. exd5 Ndc4 7. Nd3 Qg8 8. Qf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qg8, then Nc5 and you win the bishop.
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