Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·87)
c9-07348Puzzle 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
16. dxe5 Nf5 17. Nxc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf5, then Nxc4 and you win the bishop.
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