Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e4 (d3·44)
c9-07825Puzzle 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. dxe4 b5 6. e5 O-O 7. Bc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- pawn to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c2 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then Bc2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #397.
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