Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·46)
c9-04420Puzzle 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 Nc6 6. O-O-O O-O-O 7. f4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+5.8).
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qh5+, then Qe2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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