Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·111)
c9-20246Puzzle 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
15. cxd5 Rxc3 16. Nxc3 axb6 17. dxe6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (+4.8).
- Strong! pawn to e6 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Rxc3, then Nxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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