Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·22)
c9-05716Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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. dxc6 Qd5+ 14. Kc2 Bxc5 15. Be3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: king to c2 (+2.8).
- Strong! bishop to e3 is the sharp choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Ne7, then Re4 and you win the bishop.
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