Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·52)
c9-08370Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: 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
13. dxc5 O-O-O 14. Qd2 Qxa2 15. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- queen to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead O-O-O, then a4 and you win the bishop.
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