Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·10)
c9-02534Puzzle 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
4. dxc5 d5 5. cxd6 Bc6 6. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (+4.9).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d5, then a4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #298.
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