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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·4)

c9-00378
Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

8. bxc4 O-O 9. Bxf6 exf6 10. Rg1

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Spot on — bishop to f6 (+4.3).
  • A natural move: rook to g1.
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead g6, then Rg1 and you win the knight.

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