Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (b4·9)
c9-03437Puzzle 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. bxc5 c6 6. d4 Bxh2 7. Ba5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to a5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead c6, then d4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #312.
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