Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·98)
c9-08024Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
4. cxd5 e6 5. e4 exd5 6. exd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nhg6, then f4 and you win the bishop.
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