Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e5 (d4·66)
c9-06115Puzzle 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. dxe5 c5 10. exf6 d4 11. Qf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — pawn to f6 (+4.0).
- A natural move: queen to f2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then bxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #256.
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