Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (d2·3)
c9-03823Puzzle 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
9. dxe3 dxc5+ 10. Ke2 Rb6 11. b3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead dxc5+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
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