Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·39)
c9-27588Puzzle 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
13. dxc4 exf4 14. Nd5 O-O 15. Bxf4 Nxf4 16. Rxf4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (+4.5).
- Best move. rook to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead exf4, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #517.
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