Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·72)
c9-06053Puzzle 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
4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. Qb3 c5 6. bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — queen to b3 (+5.1).
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxd5, then a3 and you stay on top.
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