Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·42)
c9-04036Puzzle 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. dxe5 e6 6. h4 gxh4 7. f4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- pawn to h4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead e6, then Ng3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #515.
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