Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·23)
c9-05105Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
17. dxc5 Nxc5 18. Nxc5 Rxc5 19. Nf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (+3.3).
- A natural move: knight to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nxc5, then Nxc5 and you win the bishop.
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