Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·12)
c9-02923Puzzle 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
7. dxc5 d4 8. Nf5 g6 9. Nh6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- knight to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to h6 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d4, then Nc4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #508.
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