Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·38)
c9-24570Puzzle 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
14. dxe6 Rxe6 15. Rg1 Bf8 16. fxe5 a6 17. exd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (+4.1).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+4.2).
- Best move. pawn to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rxe6, then Rg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #903.
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