Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (b5)
c9-07512Puzzle rating: 1075Theme: 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
8. Bd3 Nc6 9. Ng3 Nxe5 10. Qe3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Nc6, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
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