Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (c3·5)
c9-00956Puzzle rating: 1117Theme: 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
8. cxd4 c5 9. O-O e5 10. e3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then N1c2 and you win the bishop.
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