Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (e4·41)
c9-04490Puzzle 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
17. exd5 cxd5 18. Nc3 Rc8 19. b4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- knight to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead cxd5, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #53.
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