Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (b4·2)
c9-01258Puzzle 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
6. bxc5 d6 7. e4 O-O 8. Rh3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to h3.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O, then e4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #97.
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