Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (c3·38)
c9-08131Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
3. cxd4 c5 4. d5 Qxh2 5. g3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- pawn to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead c5, then d5 and you win the bishop.
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