Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (c3)
c9-06937Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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
15. c4 c5 16. Nc1 cxb4 17. Nxb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- knight to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c5, then Nc1 and you stay on top.
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