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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·34)

c9-15448
Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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

9. dxc6 Rxd1+ 10. Kxd1

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: king to d1 (+3.6).
  • You win a piece — the rook.
  • If instead Rxd1+, then Kxd1 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #86.

Explore position #86

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