Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·31)
c9-05931Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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. dxc5 Nf6 9. d6 cxd6 10. Kc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- pawn to d6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Nf6, then d6 and you win the bishop.
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