Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·92)
c9-07895Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
4. dxe5 O-O-O 5. Bd3 Nf6 6. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c2 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Nf3 and you win the bishop.
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