Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (e3·4)
c9-25085Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
13. e4 b5 14. axb5 Rxb5 15. Rxg2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — pawn to b5 (+2.4).
- Precise: rook to g2 is the top choice (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b5, then axb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #874.
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