Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (b5·7)
c9-01731Puzzle 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
7. bxc6 d5 8. Rxc5 O-O 9. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (+6.0).
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxc6, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #577.
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