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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·107)

c9-17135
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. dxe5 Ne4 18. Qxa5

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
  • Spot on — queen to a5 (+2.9).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Ne4, then Qxa5 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #528.

Explore position #528

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