Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·38)
c9-18796Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
9. dxc4 Qa6 10. Ra1 Qc8 11. Rxa7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- rook to a1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qa6, then Ra1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #238.
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