Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·83)
c9-07472Puzzle 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
9. exd5 O-O 10. Bd3 cxd5 11. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e2 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead O-O, then Bd3 and you win the knight.
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