Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·40)
c9-15312Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
14. dxc4 Nxc4 15. Be3 b5 16. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nxc4, then Be3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #159.
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