Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·14)
c9-04222Puzzle 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 Nbc6 11. Nd5 Bd8 12. exf7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f7 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nbc6, then Nd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #517.
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