Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d7 (c6·4)
c9-23877Puzzle 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
12. cxd7+ Kb8 13. Qxf4 f5 14. gxf5 Qc4 15. Qxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (+5.7).
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (+5.8).
- Best move. queen to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxf4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
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