Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·119)
c9-17195Puzzle 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
8. exd5 cxd5 9. Ne3 f6 10. Qf1 O-O-O 11. b4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — knight to e3 (+4.1).
- A natural move: queen to f1.
- Best move. pawn to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead cxd5, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
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