Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·34)
c9-09619Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
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.
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