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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (c5)

c9-20572
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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

15. c6 Ne6 16. cxd7+

Why it works

  • Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
  • Spot on — pawn to d7 (+5.5).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Ne6, then cxd7+ and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #311.

Explore position #311

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