Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·14)
c9-01182Puzzle 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
7. cxd5 Rxd5 8. Nge2 dxe3 9. fxe3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- knight to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e3 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Rxd5, then Nce2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #195.
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