Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (e3)
c9-17790Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
14. e4 bxc4 15. Rxc4 e5 16. d5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — rook to c4 (+2.8).
- A natural move: pawn to d5.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead bxc4, then Rxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #106.
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