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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (e5·9)

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Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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. e6 Bxe6 11. Bxe6

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
  • Well found: bishop to e6 (+3.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.2).
  • If instead Bxe6, then Bxe6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #934.

Explore position #934

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