Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·13)
c9-02302Puzzle 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. bxc4 Nxc4 6. Qd3 N8d6 7. exd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (+4.2).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxc4, then c3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #44.
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