Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·8)
c9-01286Puzzle 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. exd5 c6 7. dxc6 Nc7 8. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — pawn to c6 (+5.3).
- Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c6, then dxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #246.
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