Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·92)
c9-07530Puzzle rating: 1077Theme: 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 Qxd5 6. e4 Qh5 7. e5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e5.
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead c6, then dxc6 and you win the bishop.
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