Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (b2·5)
c9-01240Puzzle rating: 1156Theme: 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
5. bxc3 Nc6 6. e4 fxe4 7. dxe4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- pawn to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b6, then e4 and you win the queen.
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