Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c4 (b3·22)
c9-05857Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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. bxc4 h5 14. Bb3 g3 15. hxg3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — bishop to b3 (+3.0).
- Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead O-O-O, then Bb3 and you win the knight.
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