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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·32)

c9-06065
Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

12. dxc5 bxc5 13. Nd2 O-O 14. f4

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • knight to d2 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to f4.
  • You reach a winning position (+3.7).
  • If instead bxc5, then g3 and you stay on top.

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