Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·101)
c9-08181Puzzle rating: 1059Theme: 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
9. exd5 cxd5 10. Bc2 O-O 11. Qc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- bishop to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead cxd5, then Bc2 and you stay on top.
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