Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·112)
c9-09582Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. cxd5 exd5 18. Nxd5 Ba7 19. Nxb6 Bxb6 20. Qxg8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: knight to d5 (+5.4).
- Precise: knight to b6 is the top choice (+5.2).
- Best move. queen to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead exd5, then Nxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #684.
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