Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·6)
c9-00614Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
10. cxd5 Qxd5 11. Bd4 Nxg4 12. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (+2.9).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Qxd5, then Bd4 and you stay on top.
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