Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·6)
c9-02960Puzzle 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. dxc4 O-O 5. Bf2 fxe4 6. Nc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — bishop to f2 (+4.7).
- A natural move: knight to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead fxe4, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
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