Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·33)
c9-07503Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
7. dxe6 Nxe6 8. c4 a5 9. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Nxe6, then O-O and you stay on top.
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