Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (e3·9)
c9-01294Puzzle 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
4. exd4 exd4 5. d3 c5 6. Bd1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead exd4, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #425.
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