Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (c5·11)
c9-06437Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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
6. cxb6 axb6 7. d4 d5 8. Bf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead axb6, then d4 and you stay on top.
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