Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·30)
c9-07866Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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
8. dxc6 Ne4 9. O-O Nac5 10. g3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb4, then Nc3 and you win the bishop.
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