Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d5 (c4·49)
c9-04600Puzzle 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
9. cxd5 exd5 10. Bg3 Qe3+ 11. Kh1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — bishop to g3 (+3.6).
- A natural move: king to h1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead exd5, then Bg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #60.
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