Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·97)
c9-07909Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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. cxd5 a6 12. Nc3 exd5 13. f4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Qxd5, then Nxa7 and you win the bishop.
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