Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d4 (e3·23)
c9-06037Puzzle 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. exd4 Rb4 16. Qf2 Rxc4 17. b3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- queen to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Rb4, then Qf2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #749.
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