Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (b4·35)
c9-26874Puzzle 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
16. bxc5 Rxc5 17. d4 Rd5 18. Bxf4 gxf4 19. Qxf4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: pawn to d4 (+3.7).
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (+3.8).
- Best move. queen to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxc5, then d4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #182.
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