Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·8)
c9-02633Puzzle 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
10. dxe6 fxe6 11. c4 O-O 12. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead fxe6, then c4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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