Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (c3·5)
c9-23111Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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. c4 Bxc4 16. Rxc4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — rook to c4 (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Bxc4, then Rxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #394.
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