Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (c3·31)
c9-07029Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
4. cxd4 c6 5. O-O g5 6. Nd3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+3.4).
- A natural move: knight to d3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Qd3 and you win the bishop.
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