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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·107)

c9-17447
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

22. cxd5 Qxd5 23. Bxe7

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
  • Spot on — bishop to e7 (+4.2).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Qxd5, then Bxe7 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #100.

Explore position #100

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