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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (d4)

c9-19948
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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

11. d5 Nxf5 12. dxe6 Qxe6 13. Nxf5

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
  • Well found: pawn to e6 (+2.3).
  • Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (+2.6).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.6).
  • If instead Nxf5, then dxe6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #809.

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