Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·32)
c9-06065Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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
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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