Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·49)
c9-07910Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
8. dxc5 Ng6 9. O-O O-O 10. Nf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f2 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ng6, then h4 and you win the bishop.
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