Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·31)
c9-02216Puzzle rating: 1085Theme: 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
5. cxd5 Nxd5 6. O-O c5 7. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxd5, then O-O and you stay on top.
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