Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (b4·27)
c9-07404Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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. bxc5 bxc5 11. Ba2 d5 12. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — bishop to a2 (+4.5).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead bxc5, then Ba2 and you stay on top.
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