Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·18)
c9-01216Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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
6. cxd5 Qxd5 7. Ba3 Bd6 8. Qb2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- bishop to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Qxd5, then Ba3 and you stay on top.
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