Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5
c9-00181Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
12. dxc5 Rxb2 13. Bb3 a5 14. Bc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- bishop to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Rxb2, then Bb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #260.
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