Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (a6)
c9-00027Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
12. Bd3 f5 13. c3 fxe4 14. Nxe4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead f5, then e5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #678.
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