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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (c5·28)

c9-07244
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

4. cxd6 cxd6 5. f3 Bb7 6. Nf2

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
  • Spot on — pawn to f3 (+4.3).
  • Precise: knight to f2 is the top choice (+4.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.0).
  • If instead cxd6, then Ng3 and you stay on top.

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