Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (b5·16)
c9-05843Puzzle rating: 1072Theme: 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
8. bxc6 bxc6 9. O-O Rb8 10. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead bxc6, then O-O and you stay on top.
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