Attack on the uncastled king: king to d3 (e2)
c9-04589Puzzle rating: 1135Theme: 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. Kxd3 b6 9. Nf3 Nf6 10. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! king to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (+2.6).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b6, then Ke2 and you win the bishop.
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