Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d3 (c2·5)
c9-04766Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
14. cxd3 Na6 15. Qg1 Qg8 16. Bd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- queen to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to d6.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Na6, then Qg1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #574.
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