Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (e2·2)
c9-08600Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
10. e4 Qb5 11. c4 Qb6 12. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: pawn to c4 (+2.7).
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Be6, then Nc2 and you stay on top.
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