Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (d2·7)
c9-06654Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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 bxc3 10. Rxc3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — rook to c3 (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead bxc3, then Rxc3 and you win the knight.
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