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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (c5·20)

c9-07836
Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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

11. cxb6 Bc6 12. Nxa4 h4 13. Nc3

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • Spot on — knight to a4 (+3.6).
  • A natural move: knight to c3.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Bc6, then Nxa4 and you win the bishop.

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