Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (d3·51)
c9-07997Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
5. dxe4 Ng6 6. Bd4 Nf4 7. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng6, then Bd4 and you win the bishop.
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