Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (c5·23)
c9-04872Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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. cxd6 e5 5. e4 h5 6. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then Nf3 and you win the bishop.
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