Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·114)
c9-24176Puzzle 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
14. cxd5 O-O 15. d6 Qxc5 16. Nb3 Qb4 17. dxe7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (+3.8).
- Precise: knight to b3 is the top choice (+3.6).
- Best move. pawn to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then d6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #195.
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