Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (e3·10)
c9-01408Puzzle 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
5. exd4 Nd6 6. Nc3 Bd7 7. N1e2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd6, then Nc3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #11.
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