Attack on the uncastled king: knight to c6 (d4·26)
c9-25142Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
19. Nc6+ bxc6 20. Bxb6 Nxb6 21. Qxb6
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (+2.4).
- Strong! queen to b6 is the sharp choice (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead bxc6, then Bxb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #606.
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