Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·31)
c9-06101Puzzle 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. dxc5 d6 10. cxd6 Nb6 11. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (+4.9).
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #414.
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