Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (b2·15)
c9-05309Puzzle 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
13. bxc3 O-O-O 14. Bh3 Bxh3 15. Qxh3+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- bishop to h3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to h3 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead O-O-O, then Rb1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #647.
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