Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·44)
c9-24885Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
20. bxc4 Qxd4 21. Bh7+ Rxh7 22. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: bishop to h7 (+3.5).
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd4, then Bh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #422.
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