Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·20)
c9-05606Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
10. dxc4 Nd6 11. Nd5 Nxc4 12. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Nd6, then Nd5 and you win the knight.
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