Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·31)
c9-02349Puzzle 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 Nb6 6. O-O O-O 7. Bxa4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a4 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nb6, then O-O and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #489.
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