Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (b5·11)
c9-02514Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
6. bxc6 Qxc6 7. g3 Qxc4 8. d3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d3 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Qxc6, then Nde3 and you stay on top.
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