Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (e2·5)
c9-25678Puzzle 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
14. e4 Kd7 15. Kb1 Rc8 16. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kd7, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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