Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·25)
c9-07138Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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
10. dxc4 bxc4 11. Be5 Nf7 12. f4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+4.7).
- Precise: pawn to f4 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead bxc4, then Bd4 and you stay on top.
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