Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (d3·14)
c9-04300Puzzle 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
10. dxc4 O-O 11. Nd2 d5 12. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- knight to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Bc2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #29.
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