Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·120)
c9-26876Puzzle 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. exd5 Nd4 15. d6 Re8 16. c3 Nb5 17. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- pawn to d6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c3.
- Best move. bishop to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd4, then d6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #622.
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