Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·79)
c9-06402Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
6. cxd5 Qxd5 7. g3 O-O 8. d4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Qxd5, then g3 and you stay on top.
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