Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·83)
c9-06740Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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. cxd5 Bxd5 6. O-O Ba8 7. bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bxd5, then O-O and you stay on top.
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