Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·65)
c9-05714Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
5. cxd5 Bxd5 6. e4 Bb7 7. g3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (+4.3).
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Bxd5, then g3 and you stay on top.
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