Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·66)
c9-05727Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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. cxd5 Bxd5 10. Rc1 Bc6 11. e3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- rook to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Bxd5, then Nhf4 and you stay on top.
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