Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·37)
c9-08256Puzzle 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
6. bxc4 bxc4 7. Rxb8 Qxb8 8. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (+4.5).
- A natural move: bishop to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead bxc4, then Rxb8 and you win the rook.
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