Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d7 (e6·4)
c9-13728Puzzle 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
10. exd7+ Qxd7 11. Bxb7+ Kxb7 12. Qxd7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: bishop to b7 (+3.1).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd7, then Bxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #639.
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