Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·56)
c9-12141Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
11. dxc5 Qxa4+ 12. b3 Qa6 13. cxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: pawn to b3 (+3.7).
- Strong! pawn to d6 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxa4+, then b3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #684.
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