Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (c3·40)
c9-25532Puzzle 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
6. cxd4 Bxd4 7. Nb3 Bg7 8. Qxd5 Qxd5 9. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (+4.4).
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxd4, then Nb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #519.
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