Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (c4·3)
c9-16230Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
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.
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