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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·22)

c9-05716
Puzzle rating: 1080Theme: 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

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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