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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·102)

c9-08250
Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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 a5 8. f4 Nxd5 9. f5

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+4.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.6).
  • If instead Nxd5, then f4 and you stay on top.

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