Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d7 (d6·4)
c9-21526Puzzle 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
7. d7 Nd6 8. d5 b5 9. dxe8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+4.7).
- Precise: pawn to e8 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd6, then d5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #2.
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