Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (e2)
c9-08153Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
9. e4 fxe4 10. Nd4 a3 11. b3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- knight to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead fxe4, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
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