Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·87)
c9-07306Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
6. cxd5 Nxd5 7. e4 Nc7 8. Nc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Nxd5, then Nc2 and you stay on top.
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