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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (c5·10)

c9-05434
Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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