Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (c5)
c9-00148Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
12. cxd6 Qxd6 13. Qe2 O-O 14. Bxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — queen to e2 (+3.8).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qxd6, then Qc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #520.
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