Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (d2·10)
c9-07853Puzzle rating: 1105Theme: 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. dxe3+ Qd4 7. Rxd4+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: rook to d4 (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd4, then Rxd4+ and you win the queen.
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