Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·45)
c9-03691Puzzle rating: 1093Theme: 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
10. cxd5 Ngf6 11. Nc4 Nxd5 12. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- knight to c4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Ngf6, then Nb3 and you win the bishop.
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