Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (b4·26)
c9-07337Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
8. bxc5 dxc5 9. d3 Ng4 10. h3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to h3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead dxc5, then d3 and you stay on top.
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