Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·4)
c9-00462Puzzle 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
8. dxe6 Qxe6 9. Qe3 Qd7 10. Qd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- queen to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qxe6, then Be3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #718.
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