Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to b6 (c5·21)
c9-08707Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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. cxb6 Qxb6 9. Qc2 Nf6 10. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Qxb6, then Qc2 and you stay on top.
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