Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to d3 (e2·13)
c9-07764Puzzle rating: 1076Theme: 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
17. exd3 Nxd3+ 18. Kb1 O-O-O 19. Qh2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to h2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Nxd3+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
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