Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c7 (d6·4)
c9-07238Puzzle rating: 1054Theme: 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
12. dxc7+ Kd7 13. Nf6+ Ke6 14. Nxe8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (+10.1).
- Well found: knight to f6 (+10.1).
- Strong! knight to e8 is the sharp choice (+10.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd7, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
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