Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·24)
c9-06449Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
17. dxc6 O-O 18. Qd1 Bc4 19. a4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- queen to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a4.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead O-O, then Qd1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #421.
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