Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·92)
c9-07947Puzzle 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
11. exd5 Bxd5 12. Nxd5 exd5 13. Qf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (+5.6).
- Precise: queen to f3 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Bxd5, then Nxd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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