Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b5 (c4·30)
c9-08041Puzzle rating: 1062Theme: 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
10. cxb5 Bd7 11. Nc3 c4 12. Qxc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (+2.3).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Bd7, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
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