Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (d5·14)
c9-03281Puzzle 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 O-O-O 5. f3 Nxc6 6. Nf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — pawn to f3 (+4.9).
- Precise: knight to f2 is the top choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead O-O-O, then Qe4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #242.
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