Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·40)
c9-03592Puzzle 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. cxd5 Bxd5 8. O-O O-O 9. b3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Bxd5, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #225.
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