Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·36)
c9-02429Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
7. cxd5 exd5 8. Nh5 Ne6 9. Nxf6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- knight to h5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead exd5, then Nh5 and you stay on top.
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