Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (b2·16)
c9-05489Puzzle 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
15. bxc3 bxc4 16. Rxb8+ Qxb8 17. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (+4.2).
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead bxc4, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #170.
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