Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d3 (c2·2)
c9-01050Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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. cxd3 Nd7 13. O-O c5 14. Qh8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nd7, then O-O and you win the knight.
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