Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·4)
c9-01800Puzzle 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. dxc6 Bxc6 8. Qa3 Bxf3 9. exf3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — queen to a3 (+4.6).
- Precise: pawn to f3 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Bxc6, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #201.
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