Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (c5·10)
c9-05434Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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
4. cxb6 axb6 5. d4 c5 6. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead cxb6, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
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