Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·101)
c9-08668Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
8. dxe5 c5 9. Ne2 Nb6 10. Ndc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — knight to e2 (+5.6).
- Precise: knight to c3 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead exd5, then Bb4+ and you stay on top.
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