Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (c3·14)
c9-02952Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
9. cxd4 Na6 10. O-O O-O 11. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Na6, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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