Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (c3·4)
c9-27597Puzzle 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
25. c4 Rdxg6 26. Bxe4 Bd7 27. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: bishop to e4 (+3.8).
- Strong! bishop to g6 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rdxg6, then Bxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #592.
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