Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d6 (c5·10)
c9-02823Puzzle 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
6. cxd6 exd6 7. Ba5 b6 8. Bd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- bishop to a5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead exd6, then Bb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #155.
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