Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (b5·19)
c9-07760Puzzle rating: 1074Theme: 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
7. bxc6 Rxc6 8. f4 Bd6 9. g3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rxc6, then f4 and you stay on top.
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