Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to e3 (d2·8)
c9-06362Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. dxe3 Bd5 16. a4 e6 17. Qh3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to h3 is the sharp choice (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bd5, then Qh3 and you win the knight.
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