Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·34)
c9-08063Puzzle rating: 1071Theme: 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. bxc4 O-O 5. e3 Ng6 6. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e2 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the bishop.
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