Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·106)
c9-08506Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
14. exd5 Nxd5 15. Qxh4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — queen to h4 (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxd5, then Qxh4 and you win the bishop.
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