Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (c5·16)
c9-03554Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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
13. cxd6 exd6 14. Bg3 O-O 15. Bxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — bishop to g3 (+4.5).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead exd6, then Bg3 and you stay on top.
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