Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·39)
c9-01799Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
12. dxc6+ Bd6 13. Qxd6+ Kc8 14. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd6, then Qxd6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #642.
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