Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (c5·36)
c9-20153Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. cxd6 d4 15. Bxd4 Nxd4 16. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (+2.9).
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d4, then Bxd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #792.
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