Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·61)
c9-27035Puzzle 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
9. dxc5 Na6 10. e3 Nxc5 11. b4 Ne4+ 12. fxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to b4 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- Best move. pawn to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Na6, then e3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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