Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·10)
c9-01701Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
3. bxc4 e5 4. Nb3 O-O 5. d4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — knight to b3 (+4.7).
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e5, then f4 and you win the knight.
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