Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to d3 (e4)
c9-08484Puzzle rating: 1064Theme: 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
11. Bd3 Ne6 12. h3 Bh5 13. g4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- pawn to h3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Ne6, then h3 and you stay on top.
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