Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e6 (d5·21)
c9-05804Puzzle 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
9. dxe6 h6 10. Nf3 O-O 11. exd7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d7 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h6, then Nf3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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