Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·109)
c9-13564Puzzle 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
13. cxd5 Nd7 14. g4 O-O 15. gxf5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd7, then g4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #49.
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