Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (c3·25)
c9-05639Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
9. cxd4 Nxd4 10. Rce1 Bb5 11. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Nxd4, then Rce1 and you stay on top.
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