Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (b4·21)
c9-06238Puzzle rating: 1107Theme: 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
5. bxc5 Nc6 6. g3 d5 7. cxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+7.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead g5, then g3 and you win the queen.
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