Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·36)
c9-08204Puzzle rating: 1093Theme: 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
8. bxc4 c5 9. Nb3 Nd6 10. dxc5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c5 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then Nb3 and you win the bishop.
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