Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·15)
c9-02087Puzzle 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 exd5 7. Qxe7+ Kxe7 8. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (+5.2).
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead exd5, then Qxe7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #533.
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