Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·97)
c9-08015Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
7. exd5 Nf6 8. O-O Nxd5 9. Bd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d2.
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Nb6, then O-O and you win the knight.
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