Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (b4·12)
c9-05025Puzzle 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
6. bxc5 d6 7. Rh3 e5 8. cxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- rook to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then Ne2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #418.
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