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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (c3·5)

c9-23111
Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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

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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