Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (d2·6)
c9-05902Puzzle rating: 1063Theme: 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
9. dxc3 Nd6 10. Bd4 Bc7 11. Qg1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to g1.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bd6, then Bc2 and you win the knight.
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