Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (d2·3)
c9-08386Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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. d4 Nxd4 10. cxd4 Qc2 11. Nxb4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+3.3).
- Precise: knight to b4 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nxd4, then cxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #487.
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