Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·35)
c9-21048Puzzle 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
16. dxc6 Kd8 17. c7+ Ke8 18. cxb8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+13.5).
- Well found: pawn to c7 (#11).
- Strong! pawn to b8 is the sharp choice (#10).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then c7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #818.
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