Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e7 (e6·5)
c9-19602Puzzle 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
21. e7 Bd6 22. Bxd6 Nd7 23. exf8=R+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.5).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (+6.5).
- Precise: pawn to f8 is the top choice (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bd6, then Bxd6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #40.
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