Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·106)
c9-13324Puzzle 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
11. cxd5 Rxc1+ 12. Qxc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — queen to c1 (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxc1+, then Qxc1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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