Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (d2·3)
c9-02049Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
8. dxc3 h5 9. b4 c5 10. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c5, then c4 and you win the bishop.
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