Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·108)
c9-08583Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. exd5 Ne7 10. Nc3 Qg8 11. g3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne7, then Nc3 and you win the bishop.
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