Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·45)
c9-07543Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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. dxc5 Nxc5 10. Bxf6 gxf6 11. Ne1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (+4.2).
- A natural move: knight to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Nxc5, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
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