Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·2)
c9-00283Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
6. dxe6 f5 7. f4 O-O-O 8. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bg7, then Nb3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #262.
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