Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·109)
c9-08669Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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. exd5 O-O 9. Nce2 Nd6 10. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — knight to e2 (+4.8).
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd6, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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