Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (d3·50)
c9-07992Puzzle 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
8. dxe4 Nxc4 9. Nf3 g5 10. g4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Nxc4, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
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