Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (b5·15)
c9-05308Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
9. bxc6 Qxc6 10. c3 O-O 11. g3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Qxc6, then Qa2 and you stay on top.
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