Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·6)
c9-01977Puzzle 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 Nxc6 8. f4 Ng6 9. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Nxc6, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #617.
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