Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·13)
c9-03023Puzzle 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 O-O-O 6. b4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b4.
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxc6, then Nb3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #330.
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