Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (b5·14)
c9-04763Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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. bxc6 Qf7 14. Qf3 Qxa2 15. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- queen to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Qf7, then Rb3 and you win the bishop.
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