Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·85)
c9-07482Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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 exd5 10. Bg5 h6 11. Bf6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- bishop to g5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f6.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead exd5, then Bg5 and you stay on top.
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