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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (c4·3)

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Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

5. c5 Na4 6. Qxc8

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
  • Spot on — queen to c8 (+4.2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Na4, then Qxc8 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #89.

Explore position #89

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