Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (c3·28)
c9-05860Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
8. cxd4 e6 9. Nd6 Bxd6 10. Bxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (+5.0).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bb3+, then Bc2 and you win the knight.
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