Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d3 (c2·13)
c9-07614Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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. cxd3 exd3 16. dxc5 bxc5 17. h5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (+3.2).
- A natural move: pawn to h5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead exd3, then dxc5 and you win the bishop.
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