Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·90)
c9-07694Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
15. exd5 e4 16. f4 h3 17. Rg1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to g1.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e4, then Ne3 and you win the knight.
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