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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·29)

c9-07746
Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

14. dxc4 dxc4 15. Qh3 Be8 16. Na6

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
  • queen to h3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: knight to a6.
  • You reach a winning position (+2.9).
  • If instead dxc4, then Qg3 and you stay on top.

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