Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (c3·12)
c9-02484Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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
4. cxd4 exd4 5. Nf3 c5 6. b4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- knight to f3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead exd4, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
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