Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (c5·6)
c9-00910Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
13. cxd6 Qxd6 14. Rh3 O-O 15. Bc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — rook to h3 (+5.9).
- A natural move: bishop to c3.
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Qxd6, then h6 and you stay on top.
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