Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (c5·28)
c9-07244Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
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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