Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (c5·37)
c9-09626Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
23. cxd6 O-O 24. Nh6+ Kh8 25. Qe7
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to h6 (#4).
- A natural move: queen to e7.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O, then Nh6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #60.
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