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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (c3·4)

c9-27597
Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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