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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·34)

c9-09619
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

16. dxc4 Qxd1+ 17. Kxd1

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • Spot on — king to d1 (+4.4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Qxd1+, then Kxd1 and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #332.

Explore position #332

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