Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·90)
c9-07448Puzzle 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
9. cxd5 Qf6 10. Bd2 h6 11. dxc6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c6 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Re8, then dxc6 and you win the knight.
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