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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·41)

c9-06558
Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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

13. dxc5 d4 14. Nd2 Nbd7 15. Ndc4

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
  • Spot on — knight to d2 (+5.3).
  • A natural move: knight to c4.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Bf5, then b4 and you win the bishop.

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