Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (d2·6)
c9-06178Puzzle 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
12. dxe3 Nf5 13. Qa3 O-O 14. Rf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — queen to a3 (+3.0).
- Precise: rook to f2 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf5, then e4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #449.
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