Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d7 (d6)
c9-07485Puzzle rating: 1095Theme: 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. d7 Qxf4 7. dxe8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Spot on — pawn to e8 (+6.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxf4, then dxe8=Q and you win the rook.
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