Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·47)
c9-07720Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
11. dxc5 bxc5 12. Be2 O-O 13. Bf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- bishop to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f3.
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead bxc5, then Be2 and you stay on top.
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