Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·11)
c9-01793Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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. bxc4 bxc4 9. Rxb8 Qxb8 10. d5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (+4.2).
- A natural move: pawn to d5.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead h5, then Bd2 and you win the knight.
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