Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (e3·31)
c9-25236Puzzle 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
13. exd4 Ne6 14. Ra1 Nxd4 15. Bxd4 Bxd4 16. Rxa8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Spot on — rook to a1 (+1.9).
- Stunning! bishop to d4 gives up material but you stand better (+2.1).
- Brilliant! The rook on a8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ne6, then Ra1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #683.
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