Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (e3·12)
c9-01948Puzzle 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
7. exd4 exd4 8. Bxe6 fxe6 9. Nb5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (+3.3).
- A natural move: knight to b5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead exd4, then Bxe6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #630.
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