Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (c2·2)
c9-08077Puzzle 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
13. c3 Qa5 14. Ne6 Rg8 15. Ng3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- knight to e6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qa5, then Ne6 and you stay on top.
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