Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (c3·6)
c9-01836Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
15. cxd4 O-O-O 16. d5 Nd7 17. Qf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- pawn to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd7, then Ra3 and you win the bishop.
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