Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (d4·4)
c9-22380Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
10. d5 Nf8 11. h6 Rg8 12. hxg7 Rxg7 13. Bxg7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- pawn to h6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g7 is the top choice (+4.0).
- Best move. bishop to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nf8, then h6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #544.
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