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Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (c2·2)

c9-08077
Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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