Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (d2·11)
c9-09581Puzzle 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
16. dxe3 fxe4 17. Qe2 g5 18. fxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- queen to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead fxe4, then Qe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #733.
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