Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·17)
c9-01358Puzzle 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
5. cxd5 Qxd5 6. Bc3 Nd6 7. Bb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b3 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Qxd5, then Bc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #581.
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