Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (d2·5)
c9-05845Puzzle 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
11. dxe3 Bb3+ 12. axb3 O-O 13. Ncxd7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — pawn to b3 (+6.9).
- Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (+7.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c6, then O-O-O and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #222.
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