Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·12)
c9-03018Puzzle 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
4. dxc6 bxc6 5. Ng3 Nc7 6. d4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead bxc6, then Ng3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #324.
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