Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (c4·8)
c9-11669Puzzle rating: 2340Theme: 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. c5 dxe4 18. Nc2 exd3 19. Nxa3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — knight to c2 (+3.1).
- Strong! knight to a3 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead dxe4, then Nc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #60.
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