Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c5 (d4·10)
c9-01991Puzzle rating: 1068Theme: 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
8. dxc5 Nc6 9. Nb5 e5 10. cxb6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (+5.7).
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc6, then Kb1 and you win the bishop.
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