Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (d2·4)
c9-04098Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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
10. dxc3 Bxc3+ 11. Kd1 O-O 12. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Bxc3+, then Nd2 and you stay on top.
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