Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·26)
c9-06480Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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. bxc4 O-O 7. O-O Nc6 8. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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