Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (c3·15)
c9-03500Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
6. cxd4 d5 7. d3 h5 8. dxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — pawn to d3 (+4.8).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then f5 and you win the bishop.
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