Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (c5·18)
c9-03976Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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 Rxd6 14. Re1 dxe4 15. Rxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Rxd6, then Nxe5 and you win the bishop.
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