Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (b4·27)
c9-07754Puzzle 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
5. bxc5 Qf7 6. c4 bxc5 7. Nf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- pawn to c4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qf7, then Nf2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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