Attack on the uncastled king: pawn to c3 (b2·21)
c9-08289Puzzle rating: 1082Theme: 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
9. bxc3 Bxc3+ 10. Bd2 Bf6 11. cxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bxc3+, then Bd2 and you stay on top.
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