Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (c3·3)
c9-27244Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
17. c4 Nc3+ 18. Bxc3 Qxc3 19. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: bishop to c3 (+3.2).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc3+, then Bxc3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #543.
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