Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c6 (b5·10)
c9-03869Puzzle 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. bxc6 Qxc6 8. d4 Qa4 9. Qb4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qxc6, then d4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #723.
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