Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (e4)
c9-10913Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
11. e5 d4 12. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d4, then Qxa8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #208.
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