Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·113)
c9-23364Puzzle 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
11. cxd5 e6 12. d6 Ne7 13. Qxa7 Nc6 14. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: pawn to d6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e6, then d6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #832.
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