Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (b2)
c9-00071Puzzle 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
14. bxc3 Qxc3 15. Ra2 Rd2 16. Qe1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- rook to a2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead Qxc3, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #837.
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