Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e7 (e6·4)
c9-16632Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
12. e7 Bxd5 13. exd8=Q+ Qxd8 14. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e7 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — pawn to d8 (+5.0).
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Bxd5, then exd8=Q+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
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