Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·40)
c9-06735Puzzle 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. dxc5 bxc5 11. e4 dxe4 12. fxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — pawn to e4 (+3.7).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead bxc5, then Qxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #682.
Explore position #682Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play