Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (b2·9)
c9-02231Puzzle rating: 1094Theme: 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. bxc3 exd5 13. Re2 Qc6 14. Bg2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- rook to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead exd5, then Re2 and you stay on top.
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