Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (e4·6)
c9-11809Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
9. e5 Qxh1 10. Bxb6+ Nxb6 11. Rxh1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to b6, and you stand better (+2.3).
- Strong! rook to h1 is the sharp choice (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxh1, then Bxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #223.
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