Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·48)
c9-07887Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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 O-O-O+ 12. Bd2 Nd5 13. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — bishop to d2 (+3.5).
- A natural move: king to c2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O+, then Bd3 and you win the bishop.
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