Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·110)
c9-21176Puzzle 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
12. dxe5 g6 13. O-O Qe7 14. Nxd5 Nxd5 15. Qxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+2.4).
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (+2.6).
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g6, then O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
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