Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·37)
c9-02790Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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. cxd5 b5 5. O-O Qxd5 6. a4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead b5, then e4 and you win the knight.
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