Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·35)
c9-02805Puzzle 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 O-O 6. Nb3 f5 7. e4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Nc2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #156.
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