Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (b5·10)
c9-01733Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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. bxc6 a5 6. a3 dxc6 7. Bc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
- pawn to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c2.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead a5, then bxa5 and you win the queen.
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