Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·3)
c9-01614Puzzle rating: 1051Theme: 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. dxc6 Bxc6 11. Bb4 Be7 12. Bxe7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- bishop to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e7 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxc6, then Bb4 and you stay on top.
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