Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·38)
c9-26769Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
17. dxc6 Rxd4 18. Nf5 Kb8 19. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: knight to f5 (+4.6).
- Precise: knight to d4 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxd4, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #936.
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