Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·14)
c9-01485Puzzle 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. dxe5 Nb6 7. cxd5 fxe5 8. Qxe5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+5.3).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead fxe5, then Bh2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #108.
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