Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c7 (b6·6)
c9-13258Puzzle rating: 2150Theme: 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
9. bxc7 Kxc7 10. Qb6+ Kc8 11. Nxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (+4.6).
- Strong! knight to e4 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kxc7, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #817.
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