Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·15)
c9-03745Puzzle 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
14. dxc4 Nd6 15. Nb3 O-O 16. c5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c5.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead g4, then Qd8+ and you win the knight.
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