Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·27)
c9-06842Puzzle rating: 1100Theme: 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
14. bxc4 dxc4 15. d5 Nc5 16. Bd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (+6.6).
- A natural move: bishop to d4.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bc7, then Qa4+ and you win the queen.
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