Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·91)
c9-07461Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
5. cxd5 Rh8 6. Ng3 f6 7. d4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b6, then d4 and you win the knight.
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