Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·102)
c9-08250Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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 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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