Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·33)
c9-07975Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
6. bxc4 h5 7. Bc3 Qa6 8. d5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead h5, then Bc3 and you win the knight.
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