Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·53)
c9-05278Puzzle 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
11. exd5 O-O 12. c4 cxd5 13. Bg5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Bxd5, then Bxd5 and you win the bishop.
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