Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (c2·2)
c9-27753Puzzle 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
8. c4 Qxd4+ 9. Qxd4 Nxd4 10. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: queen to d4 (+3.6).
- Strong! bishop to g6 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qxd4+, then Qxd4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #776.
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