Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (d2·8)
c9-06741Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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
14. dxc3 Bb6 15. Bxe8 Kxe8 16. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to e8, and you stand better (+2.5).
- Precise: knight to d2 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bb6, then Bxe8 and you win the rook.
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