Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c7 (b6)
c9-00106Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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. bxc7+ Bxc7 10. Qb3 a4 11. Qc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: queen to b3 (+2.3).
- A natural move: queen to c3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Bxc7, then Qb3 and you stay on top.
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