Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·62)
c9-05349Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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
6. cxd5 cxd5 7. O-O Rc8 8. Ncd3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+4.7).
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead cxd5, then Qb2 and you stay on top.
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