Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·29)
c9-07746Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
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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