Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (e5·21)
c9-08098Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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. exd6 cxd6 9. Nh3 h6 10. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — knight to h3 (+4.0).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead cxd6, then Nh3 and you stay on top.
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