Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·26)
c9-07025Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
10. dxc6 b6 11. Ne6+ fxe6 12. Ng5
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.2).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (+3.4).
- Precise: knight to g5 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead b6, then Ne6+ and you win the bishop.
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