Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·59)
c9-18329Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. dxc5 O-O-O 18. Bc3 Rxd1+ 19. Nxd1 e5 20. Rxh7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — bishop to c3 (+3.4).
- Precise: knight to d1 is the top choice (+2.8).
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead O-O-O, then Bc3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #808.
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