Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·117)
c9-13019Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. exd5 Qxd5 18. O-O Bxg5 19. Be4 Qe5 20. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to e4.
- Best move. bishop to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxd5, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #602.
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