Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·46)
c9-07587Puzzle 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
10. dxc5 Ne4 11. Bxe4 dxe4 12. Rb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (+4.8).
- Precise: rook to b3 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ne4, then Bxe4 and you win the knight.
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