Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·21)
c9-01584Puzzle 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. cxd5 O-O 7. Nb3 f5 8. e4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — knight to b3 (+4.2).
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then e4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #140.
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